Penn State Health -
Hershey Medical CenterLocation: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: Clinic Shift
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at emoyer8@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Advanced Lung Center Nurse Practitioner provides specialized outpatient care for patients with pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, and other advanced pulmonary diseases. Working collaboratively with Advanced Lung Care Physicians, the Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops and implements treatment plans, monitors disease progression, and coordinates multidisciplinary care. Responsibilities include managing clinic schedules, ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing, providing patient and family education, optimizing medical therapies, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based guidelines.
The Nurse Practitioner serves as a key member of the Advanced Lung Care team, promoting high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting timely access, improved outcomes, and continuity of care for patients with complex pulmonary conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):- Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
- Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required.
- Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
- BLS certification required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):- Either Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) required and three (3) years critical care experience as a staff nurse required; or Master's Degree in a General Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and five (5) years critical care experience as a staff nurse required.
- Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
- National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.
- Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):- Acute critical care certification focus is preferred.
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:- Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
- Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
- Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
- Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
